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as in exciting
to fill with great joy
seeing their son ordained as a priest was one of the most elevating moments in their lives
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as in lifting
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
the old trick of using a fat phone book to elevate a child to a more comfortable position at the table
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as in promoting
to move higher in rank or position
the announcement that the pope will elevate several prelates to the rank of cardinal
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as in exalting
to assign a high status or value to
a decade in which greed and selfishness were elevated to the rank of virtues
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Recent Examples of elevating
Nick Bowlin, The Frontier, 16 Feb. 2026
The Chens aren’t the only ones elevating Chinese cuisine.
—Terry Tang, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026
New sheets will work wonders in elevating your bed setup, but with so many different fabrics to choose from, where should one center their focus?
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
Despite the half-season shooting slump, Booker, like Knueppel, is gaining traction on Lillard in the FanDuel market, elevating from +700 odds earlier in the week.
—Scott Phillips, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Sunny Dancer, a picture starring Bella Ramsey and Neil Patrick Harris, incidentally, was helmed by George Jacques (Black Dog), a filmmaker for whom Haim also has effusive words, elevating him to family just like Anderson.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2026
An elevating writer’s room can strike a blow against triviality.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2026
This adjustable twist bangle does the trick, instantly elevating any look.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
In her new role, Wood will lead Brooks’ footwear product line management, merchandising, and product marketing teams with the goal of elevating how the brand connects long-term vision to product creation and go-to-market strategy, the company said.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
Other staff at the Oklahoma Corporation Commission proposed elevating the Boarmans’ case to the agency’s administrative law court to further evaluate the cause of the pollution and pursue potential enforcement.
—Nick Bowlin, The Frontier, 16 Feb. 2026
The Chens aren’t the only ones elevating Chinese cuisine.
—Terry Tang, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026
New sheets will work wonders in elevating your bed setup, but with so many different fabrics to choose from, where should one center their focus?
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
Despite the half-season shooting slump, Booker, like Knueppel, is gaining traction on Lillard in the FanDuel market, elevating from +700 odds earlier in the week.
—Scott Phillips, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Sunny Dancer, a picture starring Bella Ramsey and Neil Patrick Harris, incidentally, was helmed by George Jacques (Black Dog), a filmmaker for whom Haim also has effusive words, elevating him to family just like Anderson.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2026
An elevating writer’s room can strike a blow against triviality.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2026
This adjustable twist bangle does the trick, instantly elevating any look.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
In her new role, Wood will lead Brooks’ footwear product line management, merchandising, and product marketing teams with the goal of elevating how the brand connects long-term vision to product creation and go-to-market strategy, the company said.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevating
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Among the more moving cases that Blair describes are those of people who in life were vulnerable and powerless but in death were considered formidable threats.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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The offense is considered a non-moving violation with no license points, though vehicles can be towed in some cases.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Dec. 2025
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For Harrington and her husband Dante, the thought of triplets was shocking but exciting all the same.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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In exchange for lifting restrictions, China has agreed to reduce tariffs on Canadian canola oil, one of Canada’s top agricultural exports.—
Robert Ferris,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Prolonged moisture exposure can weaken the adhesive, leading to edges curling and tiles shifting or lifting entirely.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
11 Feb. 2026
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Prominent surfing family Van Dyke, originally from Santa Cruz, California, was recognized in the international surfing community for his participation in competitions and his influence in promoting the sport in the Caribbean region.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Irving, who was not playing in the All-Star Game, was traded to the Dallas Mavericks from the Brooklyn Nets in 2023 shortly after promoting an antisemitic film on his Twitter account and at first refusing to apologize for the tweet.—
Philissa Cramer,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026
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As Alvarado explores repeatedly, Valdez rejected that pathway, instead honing his indigenous roots, and dedicating his life to exalting those who, like him, exist in the in-between.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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The executive is looking to bring the Kate Somerville brand back to a strong position by leaning into its clinical roots and exalting its hero ExfoliKate line of cleansers and treatments, priced between $46 for a foaming wash and $85 for an exfoliating treatment.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
30 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Cupid and Psyche 85, in its sickly plastic way, is a profoundly uplifting record.—
Andy Cush,
Pitchfork,
15 Feb. 2026
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That said, Mike presents as an uplifting, jovial kind of guy.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
3 Feb. 2026
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Thanks to the Muppets’ film franchise and the wonders of YouTube, the wacky gang is still delighting, and expanding, its fan base.—
Jared Bahir Browsh,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Church’s has been delighting customers since 1952, when the first location opened in San Antonio.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
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But what was really baffling was Cronin’s claim that the questioner was raising his voice.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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That reality means balancing work, wellness and raising her young son, which has become the foundation for her latest collaboration with Fabletics.—
Casey DelBasso,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Elevating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevating. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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